Transparency in Focus opens Sunday series on open government
Investigative reporter Steve Reed analyzes why government transparency remains elusive and what obstacles stand in the way in a two day Gazette series. The feature explains tools available to citizens and the barriers that hinder access to information.
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Steve Reed
Transparency In Focus
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Satterfield gets suspended sentence in Iowa assault case
Abe Satterfield, ex Iowa football player, was sentenced to a suspended prison term, a 625 dollar fine and no probation after pleading to assault with intent to inflict serious injury. Victim restitution of 326 dollars and a five year no contact order were ordered. Cedric Everson, 21, faces sentencing April 22 after being found guilty of assault. Everson also faced a related simple misdemeanor charge.
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Iowa City
University of Iowa
Abe Satterfield
Johnson County
Satterfield
Cedric Everson
Atlanta
Everson
Czech Embassy official to speak at UI Friday
Jiri Ellinger head of the Czech Republic embassy political section will lecture at the University of Iowa on The Czech Republic the European Union and the United States in a Tumultuous World. The talk and luncheon are free and open to the public at 11 30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in International Programs Commons. Noon start. No preregistration required. Details via university links, email or phone.
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Czech Republic
Washington, D.C
University of Iowa
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Branstad promotes tax cuts and jobs in Eastern Iowa stops
Gov. Terry Branstad touring Eastern Iowa touted a plan to cut commercial property taxes by 40 percent and lower the top corporate income tax to 6 percent while raising gaming tax to 36 percent. He aims to create 200000 jobs in five years with cost benefit tests for new regulations.
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Dave DeWitte
Gazette
Terry Branstad
Iowa
Vinton
Branstad
Dave Coots
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Coots
Vinton-Shellsburg
Mary Jo Hamnstock
John Watson
Kim Reynolds
Bill Northey
Hiawatha
Illinois
Cedar Rapids amphitheater wins 1.6 million Vision Iowa grant
The Vision Iowa Board approved a 1.6 million dollar grant toward an 8.7 million downtown amphitheater in Cedar Rapids. Construction on the west bank of the Cedar River will begin by summer with a 2012 opening target and a 2013 first concert. The project includes flood protection, a Festival Park, riverfront trail, and seeks private contributions to cover a shortfall.
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Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Vision Iowa Board
Parks and Recreation Department
Department
Julie Sina
The
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Lina
Hall-Perrine Foundation
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